
Compassion on the line: An inside look at the work of Suffolk County crisis counselors
By Camryn Bowden Noah Zaharia, a 26-year-old crisis counselor, sits at his computer in his Melville home office. Three monitors glow in front of him.

By Camryn Bowden Noah Zaharia, a 26-year-old crisis counselor, sits at his computer in his Melville home office. Three monitors glow in front of him.

The Long Island Advocate recently took home three honors in the Student Journalism Division, including awards for News Story, Narrative Sporting Reporting and Best Website.

By Lindsey Lolkema A number of recent studies are drawing concern to how the ubiquitous nature of technology and social media are detrimentally impacting today’s

Produced by Camryn Bowden Since 2021, Republican legislators and politicians across the country have attacked the rights of transgender people, limiting access to bathrooms, sports,
By Kumba Jagne Mr. Hood, who asked that his first name be omitted for this story, got involved with the Bloods, a nationwide gang notorious
By Kyanna Wiggins BALDWIN – For four years, runners and walkers from the Baldwin community and across Long Island have gathered to honor the memory

By Juliana Calção Eighteen months ago, plans for a sixth charter school in and around the Hempstead School District —the Diamond Charter School — were

By Marissa Di Vita A proposed community dock in Oak Beach, in Suffolk County, is dividing residents, with supporters saying it would expand access to

By Juliana Calção J Bono Real Estate Corp, a real estate business that has operated on Long Island for more than 50 years, is seeking

By Scott Brinton Amanda Garcia’s 47-year-old son, a Home Depot driver with Temporary Protected Status, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on the
By Kyanna Wiggins HEMPSTEAD: As the season enters a vital period, the Hofstra Pride men’s lacrosse team continues to find their rhythm behind consistent, fast-paced

By Madison Scott The scent of prepared dishes filled the conference room at a recent Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District meeting as Culinary, Hospitality and